We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Michalla Brianna a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.

Michalla, appreciate you joining us today. How did you come up with the idea for your business?

I came up with the idea for *The Healing Arts, LLC* when I recognized a need for more holistic, authentic, and niche modalities within the clinical field of counseling. I had heard too many horror stories from clients about feeling unheard, treated like a number, or not cared for in previous settings. I wanted to be part of the movement advocating for new approaches and passionate clinicians.

I believe it’s important to have a niche within a saturated market and a consistent theme that serves as the foundation of what is created. That’s why options like Reiki, EMDR, Brainspotting, Meditation, Expressive Arts, and HeartMath Therapy coexist within this space. My goal is to combine ancient practices with modern technology to ensure clients receive the best care, tailored to their unique preferences.

Michalla, before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?

I was raised in harsh yet creative settings until I moved in with my grandparents. I have had many life experiences that have allowed me to cultivate understanding and empathy within this field. Now, I specialize in areas I have both lived and learned.

That said, we are a great fit if:
– You are ready to work and make changes for yourself.
– You have placed pressure on yourself to be perfect or to be the best but never feel good enough.
– You feel overwhelmed but stay busy, gaining worth through accomplishments.
– You are seeking meaning in life or a higher purpose.
– You have filled your life with distractions to avoid the root problem.
– You are open to inner child work, shadow work, and awakening your personal connection.
– You are struggling with confidence, abundance blocks, or self-love.
– You want to move past toxic ties, old wounds, unhealed trauma, and worn-out patterns.
– You are a people pleaser who is anxiously attached to others.
– You have an interest in BodyMind wellness approaches.

I hold a BA in Human Developmental Psychology, a BA in Creative Writing, and an MA in Clinical Counseling, and I am currently working on my second MA in Creative Literature at Harvard Extension. I am EMDR-trained, a meditation practitioner, a HeartMath therapist, a Life Purpose Coach, an LPC, an LMHC, a Reiki Master, a Shaman, and a Druid. I am also certified in Gottman methods as well as Expressive Arts. I utilize a humanistic, existential, and Adlerian approach, and I host support groups for Dermatillomania, authenticity, and OCPD. Additionally, I am a course creator on Udemy, specializing in Transformation Through Meditation and Expressive Arts.

Outside of my practice, I am a six-time author through Barrie Patch Books, an executive producer, a commercial model, a voice-over actress, and a CEO. Before all of this, I was a Disney entertainer, a foster home worker, a robot handler, a teacher, and a party planner. It has been a wild adventure!

How about pivoting – can you share the story of a time you’ve had to pivot?

It is interesting to note that I thought I was pivoting for thirty years, but it turns out that everything I have ever done ended up coming together. Beyond that, The Healing Arts, LLC was born from *A Home 4 Art*, which was my original nonprofit organization. We dissolved during the pandemic, but we were serving impoverished youth in schools, foster homes, and shelters. This was a great starting point and foundation. I learned a lot about how to run a business, connect with the community, and understand the needs of the population I was serving.

We’d love to hear about how you met your business partner.

My husband joined my company in January 2025 as a Brainspotting Practitioner and CBT Life Coach. In 2026, he will graduate with his second MA in Clinical Counseling and begin working toward licensure and becoming a supervisor. We met eleven years ago when we were both servers in Florida. As cheesy as it sounds, it really was like lightning—I just knew. We were best friends for a year before making it official, and now we are growing this business together.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://thehealingarts.life/
• Instagram: Michalla.Brianna
• Facebook: Michalla Brianna
• Linkedin: Michalla Brianna